Nightingale's Light

She walked the halls with grace, she was the lady of the lamp, oh Florence Nightingale, her kindness never stamped, so Found modern nursing, her legacy so grand, oh Empathic and strong, her heart would gently band, oh Oh Nightingale, a beacon in the night Fighting for what's right, her compassion shining bright From a privileged start to political advisor's might Oh Nightingale, she brought the world to light Found medical training in Germany, oh so wise Hospital reforms, she never closed her eyes, to cries Social justice warrior, her cause so pure Feminism's advocate, her voice would endure Oh Nightingale, a beacon in the night Fighting for what's right, her compassion shining bright From a privileged start to political advisor's might Oh Nightingale, she brought the world to light Compassionate and caring in all that she would do Nightingale's spirit still shines through Her impact on nursing, forever strong and true In her light, we find our due Oh Nightingale, a beacon in the night Fighting for what's right, her compassion shining bright From a privileged start to political advisor's might Oh Nightingale, she brought the world to light Nightingale's light, forever burning in our hearts A legacy of love, she played her part